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| 9:00 - 9:30 |
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Networking and chance to explore the platform |
| 9:30 - 9:45 |
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Welcome
Hear from Caroline Stevens as she opens the summit and outlines why changing the employment landscape is so important to autistic people, their families and UK business.
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Caroline Stevens, Chief Executive, National Autistic Society |
| 9:45 - 10:00 |
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Keynote
Hear from Chris Packham about why he is so passionate about autism and employment.
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Chris Packham, television presenter, author, naturalist and conservationist |
| 10:00 - 10:45 |
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Autism and Employment: Past, present and future
Hear about the experiences of two autistic people in their journey to employment and supporting other autistic individuals to strive.
Robert Wigley hosts the discussions with Jack and George.
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Robert Wigley
Jack Dyrhauge
George Fawcett
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| 10:45 - 11:15 |
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Break |
| 11:15 - 12:00 |
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Autism and employment research
Ian Iceton provides us with key updates in autism and employment research.
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Ian Iceton, Cranfield University |
| 12:00 - 13:30 |
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Lunch, networking and visit the virtual exhibition |
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13:30 - 14:15 (session A)
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Reasonable Adjustments – Cost or Culture?
Being flexible and creative in supporting your autistic colleagues
Kym Francis explores how being flexible and creative when supporting your autistic colleagues can increase success and nurture strengths and talents of autistic people in the workplace.
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Kym Francis, J.P. Morgan |
| 13:30-14:15 (session B) |
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Creating a positive culture and environment
Adam Feinstein, author of ‘Autism Works: A Guide to Successful Employment across the Entire Spectrum’ discusses the strategies that you can implement to create a positive culture and working environment for your autistic colleagues.
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Adam Feinstein, Author and Autism Researcher |
| 14:15 - 15:00 |
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Panel – Creating an autism-friendly workspace
A chance to hear from and ask questions of our expert panel to find out more how you can support your business to become autism friendly. Clare Caccavone Ambitious About Autism; Christos Tsaprounis, Autotrader; Adam Feinstein; Author ‘Autism Works; A guide to successful employment across the entire spectrum’.
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Clare Caccavone, Ambitious About Autism
Christos Tsaprounis, Autotrader
Adam Feinstein, Author and Autism Researcher
Mayur Gondhea, Cube Lynx
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| 14:15 - 15:00 |
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Panel – Benefits of having a diverse workforce
A chance to hear about the benefits of having a diverse workforce from our expert panel. Catherine Leggett, the National Autistic Society; Roxanne Hobbs, The Hobbs Consultancy; Andrew Parker, Rolls Royce; Hiren Shukla, EY
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Catherine Leggett, National Autistic Society
Andy Parker, Rolls Royce
Roxanne Hobbs, the Hobbs Consultancy
Hiren Shukla, EY
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| 15:00 - 15:30 |
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Break |
| 15:30 - 16:15 |
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What being yourself at work means to me
Autistic woman, employee and mother
Helen Needham discuss’ her journey in employment and her exploration for answers about her diagnosis of autism. Hear how Helen’s experiences have started her on a mission to help bring about change for other neurodivergent thinkers through the Neurodiversity employee network she established at Capco (where she works), and more widely through Me.Decoded which is a website which helps give voice to the Neurodivergent.
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Helen Needham |
| 16:15 - 16:25 |
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Closing remarks from day one
Caroline Stevens provides some closing thoughts for the day
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Caroline Stevens, Chief Executive, National Autistic Society |
